Boucherville, Québec — Uni-Select has successfully completed two new strategic acquisitions: All Parts Automotive Limited, an independent store operating as General Auto Parts in Toronto, Ontario and Miron Auto Dépôt, a Uni‑Select member operating in Saint-Eustache, Québec.
General Auto Parts, in the Greater Toronto area
According to a recent press release, General Auto Parts, a mainstay in the community since 1959, is a wholesaler and full-line distributor of automotive aftermarket parts to retail, wholesale and corporate customers. It operates a 32,000 sq. ft. store in Toronto and employs a team of 27 professionals who are central to its operations.
Harold Baker, President of General Auto Parts, reflected on the acquisition, stating, “joining forces with Uni-Select represents a strategic leap forward. The respect and understanding that have characterized our discussions are set to forge a path of sustained growth and innovation.”
Miron Auto Dépôt, a current Uni-Select member in Saint-Eustache, Quebec
The press release further noted that for the past 50 years, Miron Auto Dépôt has been recognized for its experienced team and excellent customer service, making it a perfect match with the vision and values of Uni-Select.
Mr. Miron, President of Miron Auto Dépôt, expressed his positive outlook on this new chapter.
“We are happy to see our legacy continued by Uni-Select, a company that stands on similar entrepreneurial foundations. Choosing Uni-Select was a natural fit, given our mutual dedication to a customer-first approach and deep appreciation for our employees.”
Émilie Gaudet, President and Chief Operating Officer of Uni-Select, also shared her excitement about these two new acquisitions.
“The acquisition of General Auto Parts and Miron Auto Dépôt marks another important step for us in our growth strategy as we continue to expand our store network, further solidifying our footprint in these strategic markets.”
These acquisitions leverage both businesses’ established market presence and expertise to enhance Uni-Select’s service offerings, expand its customer base and deepen community engagement, the press release concluded.
Collision Repair magazine would like to further extend congratulations to Uni-Select on this next step in their automotive repair journey.
